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Definitions

• the invention relates to a method and a device for supporting operating and / or Umstellreaen, in particular variety changes in the beverage processing industry.
• DE 10 2008 010076 A1 discloses a system for processing and / or processing of packaging, wherein via a central control unit in the form of a computer different packaging formats are stored with which the system for supplying and / or processing of packaging controlled accordingly can be implemented so that the setpoints stored for the appropriate packaging formats.
• DE 10 2010 013884 A1 describes a mobile control and organization unit for monitoring machines and at least one interface for establishing a connection for transmitting data and / or measuring signals between the control and organization unit and at least one machine.
• the control and organization unit makes it possible to appropriately inform a person to be determined according to defined failure criteria from the periphery of the machine.
• the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a method and a device for supporting operating and / or Umstellreaen.
• the method for supporting operating and / or UmstellRISen therefore includes the creation of a description of the operating and / or Umstellreaes, which may include a variety of sub-steps, the processing of individual substeps and storing the operating and / or Umstellreaes and / or processed sub-steps.
• At least one of the steps of creating, editing or storing is performed at least partially with the aid of a mobile device.
• a mobile device to create a corresponding operation and / or changeover process allows on-site analysis and on-the-spot documentation by means of the mobile device of the necessary steps required to successfully carry out the operation and / or changeover process are. For example, individual stages of partial steps or the entire changeover process can be created directly at the corresponding points of the machine or plant.
• the method is characterized in that one or more operating and operating sequences are selected from a series of presets which already correspond to or include pre-set operating and / or changeover processes and / or preset substeps and which are preferably stored in a database / or switching processes and / or sub-steps is selected.
• preset operating and / or UmstellRISen or sub-steps generating a new operating and / or Umstellreaes can be facilitated by the preset operating and / or Umstellreae or sub-steps from the preset is accessed. It is advantageous to be able to further edit the preset presets, for example to supplement machine-specific details.
• the step "applying" comprises the creation of a digital image and / or video of the location / machine on which or at which the operating and / or switching process and / or the sub-step is performed, as well as the creation of a digital image and / or videos of the course of action of the operating and / or Umstellreaes and / or the sub-step and further Creating a creation of the operating and / or Umstellreaes and / or a sub-step and storage of additional data, such as current and previous product types used and the Storing in a database.
• the method is characterized in that the "processing" step further comprises the management of the operating and / or changeover process and / or the sub-steps and the definition of the location of the operating and / or changeover process and / or the sub-step using Coding provided on the machine to be converted, as well as the generation of workflows for users and the distribution of individual workflows and / or individual sub-steps and / or the operating and / or changeover process on terminals comprises.
• the generation of individual workflows, in particular for specific users allows for effective coordination of an entire operating and / or changeover process, which can considerably reduce the time expenditure, in particular in the case of operating and / or changeover processes involving a plurality of substeps.
• the method is characterized in that the conversion process and / or the sub-steps are entered into predetermined standard masks. This facilitates the creation of new operating and / or Umstellreaen or sub-steps, since an operator can fall back on at least a standardized basic structure.
• a device for supporting operating and / or Umstellreaen in particular variety changes in the beverage industry, provide, comprising at least one input device, with a description of the operating and / or Umstellreaes, a plurality of substeps may include, be created and processed with the individual sub-steps and further comprising a data storage device in which the operating and / or changeover process and / or the sub-steps can be stored.
• This device makes it possible, in particular by the provided input device, to generate an operator by means of a corresponding interface operating and / or changeover processes including the possibly provided partial steps.
• By providing a data storage device is further ensured that even at a later time on the created operating and / or changeover processes and / or sub-steps can be accessed.
• the device is characterized in that the input device comprises a mobile device or is a mobile device.
• the input device comprises a mobile device or is a mobile device.
• a mobile device For example, it is possible to record photos or videos at the specific locations where the operating and / or changeover process and / or the sub-step takes place or at which steps must be performed by an operator.
• the creation of the operating and / or changeover processes or sub-steps can be facilitated because an operator can make the description directly on the machine and thus can include the local conditions in the description.
• a preset memory is provided which may be identical to the data storage device in which preset settings for operating and / or changeover processes and / or sub-steps can be stored.
• an operator is able to use already known and preset operating and / or changeover processes and / or sub-steps and thus to accomplish the creation of a new operating and / or changeover process in a shorter time or, respectively, of an identically constructed machine an already known operating and / or UmstellRIS is to be created to fall back on the stored.
• the device is characterized in that the input device is suitable for generating digital images and / or videos, generating creation instructions of the operating and / or switching process and / or the substep, and further characterized in that the input device and the data storage device are suitable to store additional data, for example, current and previous product types used.
• additional data for example, current and previous product types used.
• the input device and the data storage device are suitable for managing the operating and / or changeover process and / or sub-steps.
• the device is characterized in that the input device and the data storage device are suitable for providing standard masks into which the operating and / or changeover process and / or the sub-steps can be incorporated.
• the provision of a standard mask allows on the one hand a simplified creation of operating and / or Umstellreaen and / or sub-steps and on the other hand ensures a uniform representation of the operating and / or Umstellreae.
• Fig. 1 flow chart of a Umstellreaes
• FIG. 2 is a detailed flowchart of applying the changeover process and processing the
• Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of a device according to the invention.
• FIG. 4 schematic representation of several inventive devices with distributed
• the apparatus and methods described herein can be applied not only to the changeover processes described below but also to support operator processes (maintenance and repair processes or troubleshooting, supply and disposal of consumables, etc.). For example, more and more operators of a machine are used with preventive maintenance tasks, for which plant-specific instructions must be created and updated. Furthermore, the devices and methods described can also be used for re-creating process steps for, for example, new product series (new grades, etc.). Therefore, insofar as relevant features relating to a changeover process are described for the invention, an operating process or the re-creation of process steps for, for example, new product series is meant in the same way.
• FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation for the creation of a changeover process 100.
• a query can be made by a corresponding program as to whether the new changeover process 100 already exists. This can be done, for example, by a series of operator-directed questions or a keyword search by the operator in a database.
• the corresponding changeover process can be selected from a number of presets, preferably stored in a database, and adopted 104. The corresponding process can then be used as a new changeover process.
• process 100 can be completed and stored 190. If a corresponding changeover process 100 does not yet exist under the presets or if changes are desired, then a new changeover process 101 can be created. For this first some basic settings can be defined, for example, designations, and then one or a plurality of substeps 102 are set.
• a memory in which presets are created for corresponding sub-steps. It is checked whether a preset already exists for a corresponding sub-step. This can be done, for example, by a series of operator-directed questions or a keyword search by the operator in the database. If this is the case, the corresponding preset can be adopted and the sub-step can be completed and stored 190. Does the corresponding sub-step does not yet exist or modifications are necessary, for example, because the changeover process on the corresponding machine by unique structural conditions other than usual, If necessary, a new sub-step can be created 103. If all sub-steps have been successively created and provided with the necessary information, the entire changeover process 100 can be completed and stored 190.
• FIG. 2 shows a more detailed flowchart representation for the creation and processing of a changeover process or sub-step.
• the application of a Umstellreaes or substep comprises in particular the recording of location information 21 1 for the changeover process or partial step.
• the location information may contain as detailed as possible information about the location of the machine in the factory floor or about a specific position at which the changeover process must take place.
• photos or videos may be taken from the location to allow a third operator to execute the same even without instructions from the operator creating the switching process or substep.
• the creation of the changeover process or sub-step 210 can include a comprehensive description of the action sequence 212, in which, for example, in the form of punctiform or in the form of complete texts or schematic illustrations, the items to be executed individual steps, for example, handles are described.
• photos or videos can also be displayed, which can be recorded with a corresponding mobile device or, if the processes are standardized, can be taken from a database.
• photos or videos can be provided that were recorded with a corresponding mobile device.
• a corresponding creation instruction for the entire conversion process or partial step can be provided in the created action sequence.
• this also includes, for example, transitions of individual sub-steps or specific information about sequences and, if appropriate, conditions for carrying out individual sub-steps.
• Conditions for the implementation of individual substeps may, for. B. dependencies on previous substeps.
• a second sub-step the release of a plug that lies under a cover.
• the first sub-step includes the release of this cover so that the plug is exposed.
• the condition for the implementation of the second substep is therefore the implementation of the first substep, so that the plug is exposed.
• additional data may be provided which define the exact circumstances of the changeover process or sub-step.
• a specific changeover process can only be meaningfully carried out if there is to be a changeover from product A to product B and not to product C.
• the conversion of blow molding machines commonly used in the beverage processing industry So it can be provided that a conversion of the tuyeres of 1-liter bottles on both 1, 5-liter bottles and 0.75-liter bottles is possible.
• FIG. 2B is a schematic representation of the processing of an already stored changeover process or sub-step 220.
• individual workflows can be defined for users 221. These workflows can be distributed to individual endpoints that can be assigned to specific operators.
• the workflows include a series of substeps prepared for a particular operator. They may include tasks for specially trained operators and in particular ensure a minimization of the total downtime of the system by a corresponding time management of the individual sub-steps.
• a management 222 of the changeover process or the sub-steps can take place. This management can ensure the monitoring of the implementation of the individual sub-steps and thus capture the time of completion or start of a sub-step and distribute it to the group of operators, so that it can respond to any delays.
• Fig. 3 shows a schematic representation of a device which can be used in carrying out the method according to the invention.
• the device 301 can be designed, for example, in the form of a tablet PC, or other mobile terminals, such as common smartphones or laptops. Particularly advantageous is the design of the tablet PC according to a touchpad, which has an interactive control surface.
• the terminal 301 particularly preferably comprises a presentation surface 303 and a camera 302 suitable for recording both digital images and videos. It is further preferred that the terminal 301 not only has an internal memory, which may for example comprise the presets described above, but further comprises means for wireless data transmission, for example, to communicate with other terminals or a central processing unit or a central memory.
• the symbols shown in FIG. 3A are preferably interactive, ie, additional information can be displayed by clicking on the corresponding symbols 304, 304 '.
• a schematic representation 305 or the corresponding receptacle of the device or parts of the device are shown. If a particular sub-step is selected, in addition or as a substitute for this image 305, an illustration of information or images relevant for the corresponding sub-step can be provided respectively.
• the user interface 303 of the terminal 301 also comprises a keyboard 306 which allows corresponding entries for the individual processes or partial steps.
• a keyboard 306 which allows corresponding entries for the individual processes or partial steps.
• 3B shows a possible implementation of the already mentioned preset settings for changeover processes and / or substeps.
• the program or the operator If the program or the operator has recognized that corresponding processes have been stored in the data memory for the changeover process that is being sought, it can use a corresponding changeover process selection 350 to arrive at a selection of possible processes 310, 320 and 330. It is particularly preferred if changeover processes 310, 320, 330 stored for any changeover process to be created can be combined as desired, which may also apply, in particular, to the sub-steps contained. By appropriate touch or input to the terminal 301, one or more of the switching processes 310, 320 and 330 may be selected. It is particularly preferred if the substeps 31 1, 321 and 331 belonging to the changeover processes 310, 320 and 330 are displayed. Furthermore, it is advantageous if it is also possible to select from these sub-steps.
• the individual sub-steps are characterized by different colors or sizes of the symbols.
• a sub-step 321 ' whose symbol size differs from that of sub-step 321 "is found in the group of sub-steps 321 of the conversion process 320.
• the symbol size can be used, for example, as an indicator for the duration of the sub-step and thus makes it easier for an operator to create a changeover process and the corresponding workflows, to take account of the expected duration of the substeps and thus to enable the most effective possible distribution of individual substeps to different operators.
• a completely new changeover process it can be provided that the terminal 301 has a corresponding menu item. By selecting this menu item or a corresponding input, this menu can be selected. Since it is necessary for a new switching process to define corresponding sub-steps whose order is not determined per se, a selection of sub-steps 351 may be provided which comprises a set or a subset of frequently used sub-steps 354. Since a selection of all possible sub-steps, which might be necessary for any changeover process, may be inappropriate, the sub-steps may be ordered in different groupings or only a selection of frequently used sub-steps may be displayed. Likewise it can be required if a new changeover process 351 is to be created to generate new substeps.
• the corresponding menu entry 353 allows activation of or corresponding input to the terminal 301 to generate completely new partial steps.
• a corresponding, preferably interactive, menu can then guide an operator by creating the sub-steps and, for example, request him to take corresponding digital pictures or videos and to enter additional information.
• FIG. 4 shows a schematic representation of terminals 401, 401 'and 401 "which are prepared for different users, and by allocating corresponding workflows, different sub-steps are displayed for the different operators: corresponding networking of the terminals 401, 401' and 401" for example, using a wireless network can facilitate the coordination of the work.
• an interactive display in the individual terminals 401, 401 'and 401 may serve to indicate whether one of the operators has already completed a sub-step which is necessary for the execution of another sub-step of another operator If it is not fulfilled, it will be displayed in red and as soon as an operator complies with the relevant sub-steps, it can be highlighted in green to signal the other operators that this sub-step has been completed, and it is preferred that the individual workflows be used for the different terminal users 401, 401 'and 401 "indicate only the sub-steps that must be performed by the corresponding operator so as to avoid duplication or disagreement by operators who also perform sub-steps that were not intended for them.

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